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☆ Meet Russia's richest woman, a self-made billionaire who founded her e-commerce company on maternity leave
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-25 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

She founded the e-commerce retailer Wildberries in 2004 while on maternity leave from her job as an English teacher. A Wildberries delivery point in St. Petersburg. Bakalchuk told Bloomberg in 2018 that she used to make deliveries herself in the company's early days. Bakalchuk owns 99% of the company, and her husband owns 1%. In 2020, The Bell reported Vladislav Bakalchuk earned $5 million from selling stock in an internet provider, raising questions about Bakalchuk's status as a self-made billionaire.

Persons: Artem Priakhin, Wildberries, Otto, Bakalchuk, Sergei Anufriev, Bell, Vladislav Bakalchuk Organizations: Wildberries, Getty, Bloomberg Locations: St . Petersburg, German, Moscow, Wildberries

☆ Christian Siriano's workwear advice? Don't waste your best outfit on the office.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-24 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Gen Z is still figuring out what to wear for in-person work in an office. Fashion designer Christian Siriano advises saving your best outfits for occasions outside of work. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementAs corporate offices become more populated with in-person workers, a new generation of employees is figuring out what to wear. Gen Z employees are even turning to TikTok for workwear inspiration.

Persons: Christian Siriano, — Organizations: Service, Business

☆ See inside a secret Navy museum on an active base where visitors require an official escort at all times
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-22 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The National Museum of the US Navy is located in the Washington Navy Yard, an active military base. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementBefore I could join a dozen others for a tour of the Washington Navy Yard in Washington, DC, I first had to pass through its heavily guarded gate. Established in 1799, the Washington Navy Yard serves as the Navy's ceremonial and administrative center. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: — Organizations: National Museum of, US Navy, Washington Navy Yard, Service, Washington Navy, United States Navy, Business Locations: Washington , DC

☆ Christian Siriano says designing for Michelle Obama, Jill Biden, and Kamala Harris is 'the ultimate compliment'
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-21 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Fashion designer Christian Siriano dresses some of the biggest names in entertainment and politics. He's designed outfits for Michelle Obama, Jill Biden, and Kamala Harris. Siriano told BI that being chosen to dress powerful women in politics is "the ultimate compliment." While promoting his partnership with Persil laundry detergent, Siriano spoke with Business Insider about designing outfits for first ladies Michelle Obama and Jill Biden as well as Vice President Kamala Harris. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: Christian Siriano, He's, Michelle Obama, Jill Biden, Kamala Harris, Siriano, — Organizations: Service, Golden, Democratic National Convention, Union, Business

☆ Outfit repeating is in. Here's how to do it well, according to Christian Siriano.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-20 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Just ask Christian Siriano, who's dressed numerous celebrities for red-carpet occasions. Beginning June 26 at 6 p.m., Siriano will take live questions on Persil's TikTok account about re-styling outfits and maintaining the quality of beloved pieces. AdvertisementFrom left to right: Zhavia Ward, Alicia Silverstone, Indya Moore, Leslie Jones, Rachel Bilson, Angela Sarafyan, and Heidi Klum with Christian Siriano at his show at New York Fashion Week. I want you to be able to wear your special Christian Siriano gown to other things throughout your life."

Persons: —, Hilary Duff's, Lizzie McGuire, Emma Stone, Cate Blanchett, Kate Middleton, Christian Siriano, who's, Siriano, Zhavia Ward, Alicia Silverstone, Indya Moore, Leslie Jones, Rachel Bilson, Angela Sarafyan, Heidi Klum, Jamie McCarthy, Siriano Siriano, Laura Dern, Jordan Strauss, Ian West Organizations: Service, Business, New York

☆ THEN AND NOW: How your favorite game shows have changed since they first aired
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-15 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

After Trebek's death in 2020, "Jeopardy!" featured a series of guest hosts until Ken Jennings took over as the show's permanent replacement. Ken Jennings. While the show searched for a new permanent host, celebrities such as Katie Couric, Anderson Cooper, LeVar Burton, and Aaron Rodgers took turns guest-hosting "Jeopardy!" But we can honor him by playing the game he loved," Jennings said during his first episode as guest host.

Persons: Ken Jennings, Eric McCandless, Disney Trebek, Katie Couric, Anderson Cooper, LeVar Burton, Aaron Rodgers, Mike Richards, Mayim Bialik, Jennings, Alex Trebek Organizations: Disney

☆ 11 of the richest LGBTQ+ people in the world
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-14 | by ( Frank Olito | Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Ellen DeGeneres' net worth is estimated at $450 million, according to Forbes. Ellen DeGeneres. Brooks Kraft/Getty ImagesDeGeneres began her career as a standup comedian and eventually landed a successful sitcom, "Ellen," in the late '90s. In 1997, the sitcom aired "The Puppy Episode," in which DeGeneres' character, Ellen Morgan, tells Laura Dern's character, Susan, that she's gay. In April 2022, DeGeneres reflected on the episode's impact on her daytime talk show, "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," in honor of its 25th anniversary.

Persons: Ellen DeGeneres, Brooks Kraft, DeGeneres, Ellen, Ellen Morgan, Laura Dern's, Susan, Oprah Winfrey, She's, Portia de Rossi Organizations: Forbes, Getty, Time Magazine Locations: Los Angeles

☆ These 12 colleges have produced more billionaires than any other
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-14 | by ( Talia Lakritz | Mykenna Maniece | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

In June 2024, Forbes compiled a list of colleges with the most billionaire alumni. Of the 12 universities represented, seven are Ivy Leagues. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . In June 2024, Forbes released a list of the colleges with the most billionaires in their alumni network. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: Forbes, —, Ivy Organizations: Ivy Leagues . University of Pennsylvania, Service, Ivy Leagues, Brown University, Business

☆ 15 award-winning photos of animal antics from this year's Comedy Pet Photography Awards
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-06 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The annual Comedy Pet Photography Awards highlight hilarious pictures taken by pet owners. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementSome photography contests award images of stunning natural landscapes or poignant portraits that capture the essence of humanity. The Comedy Pet Photography Awards have a unique mission: to highlight the best in pet shenanigans. On Thursday, the Comedy Pet Photography Awards announced the winners of its 2024 competition.

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☆ Photos show how being LGBTQ+ in the US military has changed
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-05 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The fight for LGBTQ+ equality in the military has spanned decades. "Don't ask, don't tell" forced LGBTQ+ service members to remain closeted. Trump banned transgender individuals from serving in the military in 2017, but Biden overturned it. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Even though the "blue discharges" of World War II and the "don't ask, don't tell" policy of the 1990s are things of the past, LGBTQ+ service members still face hurdles despite the progress of the last few decades.

Persons: Trump, Biden, — Organizations: Service, Business

☆ How the Astor family became an American dynasty
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-03 | by ( Rob Wile | Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

John Jacob Astor built his fortune in the fur business and New York real estate. John Jacob Astor III and William Backhouse Astor Jr. cofounded the Waldorf-Astoria after a feud. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . To this day, the Astors' money and influence still make waves in society. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: John Jacob Astor, John Jacob Astor III, William Backhouse Astor Jr, Astor, —, you've Organizations: Waldorf, Astoria, Service, Yorker, Business Locations: New York, Astoria, Queens

☆ Take a look inside Franklin D. Roosevelt's 21,000-square-foot mansion where he entertained royals and world leaders
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-02 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

President Franklin D. Roosevelt maintained a lifelong connection with Springwood, his family home. He was raised at the property in Hyde Park, New York, and hosted dignitaries there as president. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementPresident Franklin D. Roosevelt's estate in Hyde Park, New York, is the only place in the US where a president was born, maintained a connection throughout his life, and is buried, according to the National Park Service.

Persons: Franklin D, Roosevelt, — Organizations: Service, National Park Service, Business Locations: Springwood, Hyde Park , New York

☆ Take a look inside Staatsburgh, a 30,000-square-foot Gilded Age mansion whose owners held tickets for the Titanic
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-30 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

The tour began in an exhibition space on the first floor, where our tour guide gave us a brief history of the Mills family. Talia Lakritz/Business InsiderRuth Livingston Mills came from "old money." The Livingston family descended from Scottish nobles, and their ancestors fought in the Revolutionary War and signed the Declaration of Independence. Ruth's great-grandfather, Morgan Lewis, served as the third governor of New York and purchased the Staatsburgh estate in 1792. Ogden Mills was known as "new money," a financier who served as President Herbert Hoover's Secretary of the Treasury.

Persons: Talia Lakritz, Ruth Livingston Mills, Livingston, Ruth's, Morgan Lewis, Ruth, Ogden Mills, Herbert Hoover's, Ogden Locations: New York

☆ Here's what every member of the Trump family is up to after leaving the White House
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-30 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Donald Trump, who is running for president again in the 2024 election, is now a convicted criminal. Former president Donald Trump speaks at a rally. In August 2022, FBI agents executed a search warrant on Trump's Mar-a-Lago home, prompting a furious reaction from Trump and his allies. The search appeared to be over material that Trump brought back to Florida after leaving the White House, spurring a federal investigation linked to the Presidential Records Act. In June 2023, Justice Department prosecutors charged Trump with 37 criminal counts, alleging he withheld classified records from the government after leaving office and attempted to obstruct their return.

Persons: Donald Trump, Sergio Flores, Joe Biden's, Trump Organizations: Anadolu Agency, Getty, Trump, New, FBI, Trump's, White, Presidential, Justice Department, Representatives, Capitol, Department of, White House, The New York Times Locations: Florida, Mar, Palm Beach, New York, American, United States, Texas

☆ Jimmy Carter said his wife, Rosalynn, was 'my equal partner in everything I ever accomplished.' Here's a timeline of their 77-year relationship.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-28 | by ( Elana Klein | Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Jimmy Carter and Rosalynn Carter were married for 77 years before her death in November 2023. It makes them the longest-married presidential couple in US history. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . They were the longest-wed presidential couple in history, married for 77 years until Rosalynn Carter's death on November 19 at the age of 96. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: Jimmy Carter, Rosalynn Carter, Rosalynn, —, Rosalynn Smith Organizations: Service, The Carter, C, Business Locations: Plains , Georgia

☆ Take a look inside Lyndhurst Mansion, a historic 14,000-square-foot Gothic Revival home featured in 'The Gilded Age'
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-27 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The tour began outside the mansion, where our guide spoke about the three families that owned the property: the Pauldings, the Merritts, and the Goulds. The side of Lyndhurst Mansion. Talia Lakritz/Business InsiderIn 1836, former New York City mayor William Paulding and his wife, New York real-estate heiress Maria Rhinelander Paulding, purchased the land overlooking the Hudson River to build a summer home. In 1864, the Pauldings' son sold the mansion to George Merritt, who made his fortune as the patent holder of a rubber spring used in railroad cars, and his wife, Julia. After her death, Anna left the Lyndhurst estate to the National Trust for Historic Preservation, which manages the site today.

Persons: Talia Lakritz, William Paulding, Maria Rhinelander, Alexander Jackson Davis, George Merritt, Julia, Davis, Jay Gould, Helen Day Miller, Helen Gould, Anna Gould, Anna Organizations: National Trust for Historic Preservation Locations: Lyndhurst, New York City, New York, Maria Rhinelander Paulding, French

☆ See inside the Demilitarized Zone, the heavily guarded border between North Korea and South Korea
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-24 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The Demilitarized Zone established after the Korean War separates North Korea and South Korea. North Korean and South Korean soldiers, as well as United Nations Command forces, guard the site. AdvertisementIn 1953, an armistice agreement established a Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) on the border of North Korea and South Korea. While the agreement brought an end to the battles of the Korean War, the conflict is still ongoing. On multiple occasions earlier this year, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un tested new rockets capable of hitting Seoul in South Korea.

Persons: it's, —, Kim Jong, Kim Organizations: United Nations Command, Service, Associated Press, Business Locations: North Korea, South Korea, North Korean, Seoul, Korea, United States

Forbes compiled a list of the richest person in every state in 2024. The billionaires include members of the Walton family, Mars family, and Chick-fil-A's Cathy family. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . In May 2024, Forbes released a list of the wealthiest person in each state.

Persons: Forbes, Walton, Cathy, — Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Alaska , Delaware, West Virginia, California , New York, Florida, Bloomington , Indiana, Bentonville , Arkansas

☆ Rare photos show life inside North Korea's top-secret military
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-20 | by ( Nina Godlewski | Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

North Korea's military, the fourth-largest in the world, remains shrouded in mystery. Both men and women are required to serve in the military in North Korea. Kim Jong Un, the supreme leader of North Korea, has no formal military training. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. AdvertisementLittle is known about life inside the "hermit kingdom" of North Korea.

Persons: Kim Jong Un, — Organizations: Service, Business Locations: North Korea, China, India, United States

☆ Inside the relationship of billionaire venture capitalist Josh Kushner and model Karlie Kloss, the power couple with unconventional ties to Trump
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-17 | by ( Kate Taylor | Paige Leskin | Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Billionaire entrepreneur Josh Kushner is married to supermodel and coding advocate Karlie Kloss. Kushner's brother is Jared Kushner, Donald Trump's son-in-law and a former White House advisor. Kushner and Kloss have each revealed they didn't vote for Donald Trump in the 2016 election. AdvertisementModel Karlie Kloss and venture capitalist Josh Kushner may seem like an odd pairing on the surface, but they've been together since 2012 and have become partners in both life and business. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: Josh Kushner, Jared Kushner, Donald Trump's, White, Kushner, Kloss, Donald Trump, —, they've Organizations: Service, Business

☆ Take a look inside Morris-Jumel Mansion, a picturesque 18th-century estate in New York City once home to Aaron Burr
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-16 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Built in 1765, Morris-Jumel Mansion is the oldest surviving residence in Manhattan. George Washington spent time there during the Revolutionary War, and Aaron Burr married its owner. AdvertisementMorris-Jumel Mansion is the oldest surviving residence in Manhattan. The historic home was built in 1765 by Colonel Roger Morris, a Loyalist who returned to England when the Revolutionary War broke out. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: Morris, George Washington, Aaron Burr, —, Roger Morris, Stephen Jumel Organizations: Service, Loyalist, Business Locations: Manhattan, England, Harlem Heights, French

☆ An interior designer from Crate and Barrel gave my living room a virtual $21,000 makeover. Photos show the dramatic difference.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-15 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I booked a consultation with Crate & Barrel's Design Desk to revamp my living room. Crate & Barrel's CEO credits the Design Desk with driving more business to the brand. I got personalized design help, product recommendations, and a 3D model of my space for free. I also learned about the Design Desk service offering free interior design consultations, which Crate & Barrel's CEO, Janet Hayes, has credited with driving more business to the brand. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: —, Janet Hayes Organizations: Service, Barrel's, Business

☆ The Concorde made its final flight over 20 years ago and supersonic air travel has yet to return. Here's a look back at its incredible history.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-15 | by ( David Slotnick | Talia Lakritz | Benjamin Zhang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Co-developed by Britain and France, Concorde was the first and only supersonic commercial airliner. British Airways operated its final commercial Concorde flight in 2003, ending its 27-year career. AdvertisementFor a fleeting 30 years during the 20th century, supersonic commercial air travel was a reality. That day, British Airways operated its last commercial Concorde service from JFK International Airport to London Heathrow. Thus, it would be the Concorde's last ever commercial flight in a career that started in January 1976.

Persons: — Organizations: British Airways, Concorde, Service, JFK International, London Heathrow, Air France, Business Locations: Britain, France, Concorde, London

☆ See inside Kykuit, a 40-room mansion in New York that once belonged to the richest man in the world
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-13 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Kykuit (pronounced "kai-kit"), a 40-room Classical Revival-style villa in Sleepy Hollow, New York, was his idyllic seasonal oasis about 30 miles north of New York City. Today, visitors can tour the home and its lush gardens overlooking the Hudson River through Historic Hudson Valley.

Persons: —, John D, Kykuit, Rockefeller, Nelson A Organizations: Service, Library of Congress, Harvard Business School, Business, New, National Trust for Historic Preservation, Valley Institute, Historic Hudson Valley . Locations: United States, Sleepy Hollow , New York, New York City ., New York, Hudson, Historic Hudson Valley

☆ Take a look inside a 45-room, 14,000-square-foot historic mansion once owned by the inventor of Morse code
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-10 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Inventor Samuel F. B. Morse spent summers at his Locust Grove Estate in New York's Hudson Valley. The 14,000-square-foot Italianate villa, built in 1852, has 45 rooms over six floors. AdvertisementWhen Samuel F. B. Morse wasn't creating Morse code, inventing the telegraph, or painting portraits, he was relaxing on the grounds of his Locust Grove Estate in upstate New York. Located about 80 miles outside New York City in Poughkeepsie, Locust Grove was built in 1852 on a bluff with views of the Hudson River below. The 14,000-square-foot Italianate villa has a total of 45 rooms over six floors.

Persons: Samuel F, Morse, — Organizations: Service, Business Locations: New, Hudson Valley, New York, New York City, Poughkeepsie, Locust, Hudson

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